Peste des petits ruminants

Viral disease

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Cattle, Dorcas gazelle, Goat, Laristan sheep, Nubian ibex, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Pyrexia

Required

Prostration

Required

Apathy

Rough hair coat

Anorexia

Required

Nasal discharge

Required

Lacrimation

Required

Constipation

Diarrhea

Required

Gingival congestion

Required

Oral erosion

Required

Oral ulcer

Required

Tongue coating

Cough

Required

Respiratory distress

Required

Papule

Pustule

Bronchopneumonia

Pneumonia

Abortion

Diagnosis

Virus isolation in lamb kidney cell culture

Immunofluorescence test

Agar gel immunodiffusion test

Counter immunoelectrophoresis

Indirect ELISA

Serum neutralization test

Histopathological examination

Treatment

Electrolyte administration

Broad-spectrum antibiotics

General supportive therapy

Prevention & Control

Rinderpest vaccination

Vaccination at 3-4 months

Isolation

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